This little pan works nicely to cook a bowl of Top Ramen, but I was disappointed that the bottom of the pan easily pits from the seasoning packet. Even in boiling water and stirring still got stains on the bottom of the inside of the pan. The instructions say salt can pit or discolor the pan without stirring and boiling water, and they sure aren't kidding.

I'm new to this line of cookware....but won't be for long. This line (MC2,) along with the other items I've purchased, is more than I expected. This little pan is great for a quick heating of sauces. Cleans up so easily & the handle really does stay cool...that's a very nice change of pace. All-Clad has made a really nice change to the original "Master Chef" line, just by adding the gleaming stainless steel handles. I'm not a gourmet chef by any means, but I feel like one with this stuff in my kitchen.

All-Clad has done a wonderful job with the finish and overall construction of this line. These pans need to be in a modern art museum becuase they are just beautiful to look at, so much so that you really do not want to get them dirty. I broke these in using a stick of butter on very low heat and the butter melted so evenly across the entire stick! No hot spots at all.The 1 qt size is perfect to clarify butter or to heat a vinagrette. My only complaint on the saucier pan is that I wish the side's were slightly higher to avoid spillage. Overall a great line of cookware.

I have owned this pan from the Stainless collection for about 5 years now - absolutely love it! Factors I like about it are:

- I can use any shape whisk in it because of the slope of the sides - even balloon whisks reach all the corners (of which there are none). This is what pursuaded me to buy this pan in the first place, and it has not disappointed!

- The food heats up quickly and evenly (I use it to make alot of either puddings or sauces).

- I have yet to burn anything in it so badly that it will discolor or permanently stain it.

I realize this may seem like an expensive pan...I am still trying to persuade myself that I want to spend this much money on other pots...but this pot has been worth every penny, and I am reminded of it every time I use it again. I have an 8-inch pan from the Master Chef collection, and it is also excellent - so I can highly recommend it!